Excursão de um dia em Alexandria saindo do Cairo

Standing tall at the center of a sprawling archaeological zone, this massive red granite column is a spectacular monument erected in the early 4th century AD that remains in excellent condition today. Visitors will be astounded by its scale and engineering feat required for its construction during Roman rule over 1,600 years ago.

Strategically located on the Mediterranean coastline, this impressive defensive fortress dominated Alexandria's landscape for centuries as a robust stronghold protecting the city from invaders. Its imposing walls and architectural features offer insight into its integral role in the region's military history and changes of power over time.

Dating back to the 2nd century AD, this well-preserved grand structure once hosted all manner of artistic and cultural productions that were a hallmark of the Roman Empire's Golden Age. Wander its graduated tiers and walk amidst where ancient orchestras and performers once held massive audiences enthralled.

Situated at the heart of learning during the glory years of civilization, the Library and adjoining Museum hosted over half a million sacred tomes and was the world's greatest repository of knowledge. Walk the ground where thinkers like Euclid and Archimedes once studied and discovered.

This comprehensive tour of Alexandria's most significant historical attractions offers a fascinating glimpse into the great heritage and cultural legacy that this Mediterranean city once represented in antiquity. Over the course of 12 insightful hours, visitors experience some of the ancient wonders which formerly drew scholars and luminaries from all over the known world. From the immense underground catacombs that hint at long-gone funerary rituals, to the landmarks remnants of Rome's powerful rule like Pompey's pillar and the citadel, this guided immersion transports one back to walk where mighty empires and the library that lit the way for science once flourished. The glimpse of Alexandria's past unfolds memories to hold for life throughout the educational and engaging journey.